Noted Al-Qaida Ideologue Speaks Out on London Attacks

The Global Islamic Media Front has published a letter from Saif al-Islam al-Athari, a noted online pundit and Al-Qaida supporter.  Though al-Athari is not an official representative of any specific organization, he is widely considered to be a knowledgeable source of information with direct contacts to Al-Qaida-linked militant groups in Iraq and beyond.

"The truth behind the new crusade war and the truth behind the London attacks"

"...every Muslim is surprised by the huge gap between true Islam and the Muslims of today, and their astonishment will only become greater when they see what has happened to all those so-called scholars... and to all the others who claim to be political representatives of Islamic groups yet who freely condemned what happened yesterday in the heart of the true, original crusaders: London.  It is known to every Muslim--the educated and the illiterate--that the condition of the British nation and the British people is the same if not even worse than the condition of the American crusaders, no matter whether we are considering their soldiers or the ones who support them."

"...Tell me, my dear brother, what can you say about the fatwah published today by the Mufti of Saudi Arabia that what happened in London is against Islam because it targeted the innocents (women, the elderly, children, and others).  Also, tell me what do you think about all the statements of condemnation published by the Muslim Brotherhood by all of its branches from Egypt to Syria.  We should not forget about our true brothers in the Hamas movement!  Also, tell me how one can describe the condemnations published by various Islamic committees and organizations in Europe, the United States, and elsewhere?"

"...You should not listen to the Muslims who are controlled by the cross worshippers and their statements which are not based on a single fact or piece of evidence--such as the erroneous and ridiculous statement that was published by the individuals claiming to be 'Al-Qaida's Secret Organization in Europe.'  That statement is not based upon the principles of the mujahideen and it is certainly 100% fake and erroneous.  This statement was re-broadcast by various media channels as if it was the ultimate truth.  I wish I could have been able to write a claim of responsibility if I was in Europe because then I would have written that the attacks were executed by 'the Battalions of Robin Hood' from the Sherwood Forest and let them search for him!"

"There is still more to say on this subject especially concerning the point of view of the mujahideen and whether [the London attacks] have a direct or indirect connection to the Al-Qaida organization in general or to Al-Qaida's Committee in Iraq specifically.  I do not wish to prolong my speech and statements now, but the future will prove all my claims.  Allah speaks the truth and shows us the path."

"Your brother, servant of the jihad and mujahideen, Saif Al-Islam Al-Athari."